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Flavour Trends & Innovations
June 2010
We spoke about how trends are influencing flavour creation strategy at the Fi Flavour Trends & Innovations conference in Amsterdam last week. Read on to download the full presentation.
Flavour Trends & Innovations
May 2010
We'll be presenting at the Flavour Trends & Innovations conference in Amsterdam on the 23 June 2010 where we'll be talking about the latest trends influencing flavours, the market for naturals and synthetics and opportunities for flavours including latest
Ready Meals - RTS Bite Size
April 2010
The ready meals market in Western Europe is now worth €12.8bn according to the latest data from RTS
What next for functional ingredients?
March 2010
The wellness food and drink market in Europe offers significant opportunities for functional ingredients. According to the latest research from RTS, the market for wellness food & drink is worth €14bn and growing at a rate of 13.6% per year. The key for i
Travel the World From Your Kitchen - Taste Travel
February 2010
The recession has created a new trend for taste travel, where consumers travel vicariously through their food - fuelling demand for ethnic and exotic seasonings, herbs and spice blends
Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices
February 2010
The global market for seasonings, herbs and spices could benefit from the recent increase in media and consumer interest for natural, functional ingredients (healthy naturals), according to a new report
Hot Flavour Trends for 2010 and Beyond
February 2010
Our list of the hottest flavours for 2010 and beyond
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Opportunities for colours
February 2010
The colours market is showing limited growth, consumer pressure is having a negative impact on synthetic colours and manufacturers are responding by reformulating their products and moving towards colouring foodstuffs.
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Colours under pressure while naturals forge ahead
January 2010
The global market for colours is currently worth $1.7bn but despite increased demand for natural colours, the market as a whole offers limited growth opportunities according to the latest research from RTS.
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Shelf Life: your guide to the latest products in UK supermarkets
October 2009
RTS presents an at-a-glance guide to the latest new products appearing on UK supermarket shelves
Food-to-Go Presentation: Food and Drink Trends 2010 and Beyond
October 2009
Presentation given by Jamie Rice of RTS to the Food and Drink Innovation Network conference, 22nd October 2009
Web Report: Good News in Tough Times
July 2009
How will the £1bn UK market for Preserves and Condiments fare during the recession?
Colours - a free RTS BiteSize guide
July 2009
Click to download our unique guide to the Western European market for Colours
Preserves & Condiments - the essential guide
June 2009
RTS analyses the UK market for preserves and condiments, currently worth £1bn
Preserves & Condiments - Free 60 Second Briefing
June 2009
A free download overview to the market for Preserves & Condiments in the UK
React quickly or face failure
June 2009
Manufacturers challenged by fast-moving consumer trends for healthy ingredients
Challenging times for ingredients
September 2008
Pressures faced by manufacturers and retailers are being downloaded to suppliers of ingredients.
Cereals and cereal bars
September 2008
The European market for breakfast cereals and cereal bars is highly fragmented.
Increased demand for seasonings
September 2008
Demand for industrial seasonings, herbs and spices is growing ahead of the total food and drink market, according to the latest report from Food Manufacture.
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Growth in organics
September 2008
The UK market for organic food and drink is growing at 11% per year and is worth £1.9bn, according to the latest report from Food Manufacture.
Canned and ambient top meal occasions
September 2008
Canned and ambient meals are used at more meal occasions than chilled meals, according to the latest report from Food Manufacture.
Superfoods market forecast to reach €2.3bn
April 2008
Superfoods is one of many dietary trends but one that is constantly evolving. Last year cranberries and oats may have been the most popular Superfoods, but next year it could be açai and goji berries.
Outlook 2008
April 2008
Comprehensive and affordable, new from Food Manufacture Market Reports the definitive guide to the UK's £147bn food and drink market.
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Challenging time for chocolate confectionery
April 2008
The market for chocolate confectionery in Western Europe will become increasingly competitive as manufacturers struggle to maximise growth potential.
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Food & Drink Expo 2008
April 2008
Come and see us at stand N342 at Foodex Meatex, 6 - 9 April 2008, NEC Birmingham.
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Health, convenience and indulgence drive dairy
October 2007
Prospects for the European dairy market are based on three main market drivers: health, convenience and indulgence.
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Superfood trends in soft drinks
October 2007
Health drinks are driving growth in the soft drinks market. Superfood-based juices, smoothies, probiotic, omega-3 and energy and sports drinks are just some of the key growth areas.
The global market for herbs and spices
October 2007
Global production of spices and herbs has reached 4.5 million tonnes per year. Of this, the Asia Pacific region uses the vast majority (around 80%) whilst Western Europe uses 170,000 tonnes.*
Growth in yogurt, desserts and ice cream
June 2007
Expenditure on yogurt, desserts and ice cream in Western Europe is forecast to increase by €1.3bn, up from €31.0bn in 2006.
Convenience and health drive value
June 2007
Long considered a nation of ready meal addicts, latest research from RTS shows that the UK may be set to shed this image.
The Big Food Guide 2011 has landed!
May 2007
The essential reference for food, ingredient and packaging manufacturers.
The Big Food Guide 2011 has landed!
May 2007
The essential reference for food, ingredient and packaging manufacturers.
The market for fats and oils in food
May 2007
An analysis of the top 50 global markets shows that total industrial usage of added oils and fats has now reached 14.4 million tonnes.
Key drivers in flavours
May 2007
RTS predicts a slowdown in usage of flavours to 2010. While there are opportunities to add value, ingredient manufacturers and suppliers need to be aware of the key drivers.
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Opportunities in soups, sauces and dressings
May 2007
Total expenditure on pasta sauces in Western Europe is forecast to grow by an additional ?188m over the next five years to 2011 according to the latest report from RTS Resource.
Prepared meat & poultry in Western Europe
February 2007
The market for Prepared Meat and Poultry in Western Europe is forecast to grow at a rate of 1.4% per year in value terms to 2010 according to the latest research from RTS Resource.
Global demand for antioxidants in food reaches $390m
February 2007
Antioxidants occur naturally in foods but, to extend shelf life, manufacturers invest in adding either chemical or natural antioxidants.
Food labelling - who's driving the health issue?
February 2007
Food Labelling is arguably the biggest issue facing food and drink manufacturers today.
Germany expenditure on ready meals reaches €2bn
January 2007
The market for ready meals in Germany reached €2bn in 2005 driven by the frozen meals sector according to the latest report from RTS Resource.
Soft drinks drive global demand for flavours
November 2006
The global market for flavours is forecast to grow to $7bn by 2010 driven by soft drinks and the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe.
UK – Growth opportunities in convenience foods
November 2006
The UK’s £12bn convenience food sector offers manufacturers and retailers higher margins and growth opportunities.
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Free market report
October 2000
RTS has teamed up with Food Manufacture to launch a new series of market reports. For a limited time you can download the first report, Food-on-the-Go, for free.
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RTS Ingredient Spotlight: Sweeteners3
January 2000
Our essential guide to food ingredients. In 2008, the total global market for sweeteners was worth $1,757
Cereals and cereal bars
January 2000
The European market for breakfast cereals and cereal bars is highly fragmented.
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